Hollybrook

4.8★

Excellent

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Sky TV
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

16 Customer Review(s)

Elizabeth
July 2022

“Probably the best equipped holiday cottage I have ever stayed in!”

This cottage is clean, comfortable and in a brilliant location just minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. It's private, with lovely outside sitting areas and is definitely a 'home from home'. Perfect!

This cottage is clean, comfortable and in a brilliant location just minutes walk from the centre of Ambleside. It's private, with lovely outside sitting areas and is definitely a 'home from home'. Perfect!

- Elizabeth, July 2022

Thank you for your lovely comments, we maintain the house and gardens ourselves and work hard to ensure the house and gardens are the best they can be. We do want our guests to experience a home from home and are happy it is appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to give feedback here and in the guest book at Hollybrook. Kind regards Owners. Susan & Andrew Mortimer Property Owner
C May 2022

“Very well equipped cottage, clean and comfortable.”

A really pleasant place to stay whilst enjoying Ambleside and the surrounding countryside. The house is a short steep-ish walk from the town centre but not especially onerous.

- C, May 2022

Thank you from the owners - we do attempt to keep our property house and gardens in the best condition we can and are pleased it is appreciated. Property Owner
Jillian May 2022

“Another great holiday at Hollybrook.”

Ideal location to explore the Lakes. Lovely 5 min walk into Ambleside. Really spacious and comfortable house. Fabulous garden overlooking the woods so plenty of wildlife to watch. Take bird seed and peanuts, you won't be disappointed! Look out for the deer who visits the garden early evening. Lots of good quality garden furniture both in the front and back of the property to enjoy an early morning cup of tea or cool beer in the afternoon. Only negative was the property wasn't quite as clean as I expected. Nothing major just lack of attention to detail. Food left in cupboard, crumbs in food cupboard, crumbs on wooden chopping board, crumbs under toaster, pans and baking trays really greasy (probably put through the dishwasher without a tablet), indoor bin dirty and quite a few cobwebs. However, there was cleaning items under the sink so cleaned it myself. Recommend putting all crockery, cutlery and pans through dishwasher on arrival. That aside, this is a super holiday accommodation, it was my 4th visit and I would definitely be back.

- Jillian, May 2022
Danielle March 2022

“The property was warm and cosy it had everything we needed, would stay again.”

Only a few minor issues oven was smoking due to previous people I suppose not cleaning after they used and must of burnt something. Everything thing else was clean and more than enough of what you need. We had beautiful weather and the property made it more enjoyable. Thank you for our stay would return.

- Danielle, March 2022
Jillian March 2022

“Another fabulous holiday at Hollybrook.”

Looking forward to going back in May. Feedback for the owners is to put a large clothes dryer in the property. The house is for 6 people but the clothes dryer is so small you can only fit one walking kit on it. This meant the tumble drier was constantly on the go. In light of energy prices being so high this really is not a good option and an un-necessary expense to the owner. The massive utility room could take a big clothes dryer for a large family. Also, please change the tea cosy. Someone has burnt it and it looks really grubby. Thank you.

- Jillian, March 2022

The owner would like to thank you for your feedback. You have left some really helpful comments which we have taken note of and acted on. There is now a brand new Minky drying rack which is much larger. We have also replaced the tea cosy so you can enjoy a lovely morning cup of tea. Thank you again for your lovely comments and we look forward to welcoming you back in May! Property Owner
Miss Jillian Whittaker Mar 2022

“Another fabulous holiday at Hollybrook.”

Looking forward to going back in May. Feedback for the owners is to put a large clothes dryer in the property. The house is for 6 people but the clothes dryer is so small you can only fit one walking kit on it. This meant the tumble drier was constantly on the go. In light of energy prices being so high this really is not a good option and an un-necessary expense to the owner. The massive utility room could take a big clothes dryer for a large family. Also, please change the tea cosy. Someone has burnt it and it looks really grubby. Thank you.

- Miss Jillian Whittaker, Mar 2022
Leo February 2022

“The entry on the website and photos seriously under sell the quality of Hollybrook.”

Especially its setting and garden. We were very pleasantly surprised as to what we encountered in a good way and we have vast experience of Lake District accommodation. A very well equipped and delightful house which we enjoyed immensely. Thank you.

- Leo, February 2022

Thank you for you kind comments. We work hard gardening the property ourselves and keeping on top of the house maintenance. We are looking into how the property is marketed/portrayed. Thanks again. The Owners. Property Owner
Gary February 2022

“House was lovely and in a great location.”

Extremely clean and very relaxing place, the beds are very comfy and the tv packages are great, he only slight negative is the cutlery could do with a slight upgrade. The other negative is nothing to do with the holiday home but the company we booked this through, we lost some of the daughters soft toys and despite ringing and chasing as they must have been left in the house nobody rang us back, very poor.

- Gary, February 2022
Jacqueline December 2021

“Had a lovely 3 night break over New Year at Hollybrook.”

House was perfect, lots of space inside and out. Very clean and well equipped. Lovely having Stock Ghyll Force at bottom of garden. Good location and only short walk to centre. Bit tricky to find, could do with clearer directions. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

- Jacqueline, December 2021
Julia December 2021

“All lovely - not long enough time there!”

Stream at bottom of garden is a treat.

- Julia, December 2021
Lesley November 2021

“We had a lovely stay at Hollybrook.”

The house is spacious, comfy and very clean. We slept very soundly on our comfortable beds. The only slight niggle concerned the door handles/locks. We are used to low tech. doors where the handles and locks are quite separate. I opened the french window and couldn’t close it again and also struggled with the outside front door and the one from the Conservatory to the garden (once locked couldn’t get back in). So an explanation of how they work would be very helpful :-). Aside from that our stay was wonderful and we certainly look forward to visiting again.

- Lesley, November 2021
Maurice October 2021

“Two minor problems 1 STandard lamp behind tele did not work.”

2 Remote control on gas fire would only work some of the tim Other than that a great holiday.

- Maurice, October 2021
Rod September 2021

“Exceptional property in all aspects.”

Would definitely recommend . Directions need to be amended though. Car park is on the right and hollybrook driveway is first right afterwards.

- Rod, September 2021
Sue August 2021

“Excellent property, very well equipped, set in beautiful gardens.”

Peaceful, yet close to the hustle and bustle of Ambleside. Highly recommended!

- Sue, August 2021
V July 2021

“Fabulous house, very well equipped and perfect for a family of 4 plus grandparents.”

- V, July 2021
s June 2021

“Our only complaint was the lack of clean bedding and towels after the first week but we must say after a phone call it was dealt with immediatly.”

A suggestion would be slip mats in the showers. The cottage and gardens were perfect for a break ,

- s, June 2021

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Summary

Ground floor is a king-sized double bedroom and a shower room with wash basin and WC
King-sized double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Family bathroom with bath, shower over, wash basin and WC
Both king-sized double bedrooms have 32” TVs with Sky Q including Sky Sports
1 oven of type: electric
Hobs
Microwave
Fridge Freezer
washer/Dryer
TV
Wi-Fi included
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. cot and high chair inc. in rent
Parking for up to 3 cars
1 x Garden
Sorry, no smoking
Shop within 0.14 miles
Pub within 0.08 miles

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The property

Hollybrook is a semi- detached house that is located just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of the popular village of Ambleside in the very heart of the Lake District. Situated on the banks of Stock Ghyll Beck, which is adjacent to the back garden. There is a seating area with views of the Ghyll and cascading waterfalls. Hollybrook is a well-presented family house with lots of space both inside and outside to enjoy the beckside location with the added benefit of a ground floor bedroom and newly refurbished shower room with walk in shower. Accommodation From the front porch you step inside to the hallway. Steps lead down to the living areas with a cosy lounge/dining room with gas fire and 49” Ultra HD TV with Sky and BT Sports. The dining area has patio doors opening out on to a covered balcony and overlooks the garden. There is a kitchen and utility with lots of space to keep coats and boots etc. Overlooking the garden is a conservatory. Also on the ground floor is a king-sized double bedroom and shower room with a large walk in shower plus wash basin and WC. On the first floor there is a king-sized double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a family bathroom with bath, shower over, wash basin and WC. Both king-sized double bedrooms have 32” TVs with Sky Q including Sky Sports. Outside: Driveway with parking for up to three cars. Bikes and outdoor gear can be stowed in the outbuildings. Terraced gardens with patios, covered gas barbeque and garden swing seat. Please note: Due to the proximity of Stock Ghyll Beck that flows beyond the fence at the bottom of the garden, the owners respectfully remind guests, that children should not be left unattended in the garden. There is a £200 Good Housekeeping deposit payable with the final balance which will be refunded subsequent to departure.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200.

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About the location

AMBLESIDE

Windermere 4 miles; Grasmere 4 mile; Keswick 15 miles.

Lying at the northern tip of Lake Windermere, England’s largest lake, Ambleside makes a superb base for touring the central Lakes, with Grasmere and the Langdale Valley just a short drive away. There is plenty to do here - cruises, boat trips and watersports on Lake Windermere itself and numerous shops, restaurants and pubs in the village to suit all tastes. On the lakeside at Waterhead, the parkland offers lovely views down the lake and a short stretch of beach, whilst a walk in the other direction, following Stock Ghyll through woodland, will bring you to the entrancing waterfall of Stock Ghyll Force. Along with the Lake and the great walking on offer, Ambleside is also famous for its annual rushbearing ceremony and the diminutive 17th century “Bridge House” - one of the most photographed buildings in the Lake District and now the National Trust Information Centre.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Probably the best equipped holiday cottage I have ever stayed in!”

“Very well equipped cottage, clean and comfortable.”

“Another great holiday at Hollybrook.”

“The property was warm and cosy it had everything we needed, would stay again.”

“Another fabulous holiday at Hollybrook.”

“Another fabulous holiday at Hollybrook.”

“The entry on the website and photos seriously under sell the quality of Hollybrook.”

“House was lovely and in a great location.”

“Had a lovely 3 night break over New Year at Hollybrook.”

“All lovely - not long enough time there!”

“We had a lovely stay at Hollybrook.”

“Two minor problems 1 STandard lamp behind tele did not work.”

“Exceptional property in all aspects.”

“Excellent property, very well equipped, set in beautiful gardens.”